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Post by jetswin on Jun 1, 2022 17:51:58 GMT -5
hey guys hope all is well.
I haven't been feeling well for months and finally figured out what the problem is/was. Long story short, ive been running occasional low grade fevers since the fall, and being a relatively healthy guy would always get checked for covid and come back negative. Around early spring i found blood in my urine and was treated with antibiotics, which took care of the fevers. I did continue to have other symptoms though and after additional testing (ct scans, colonoscopy, blood tests, etc) they discovered a mass in my colon. Things moved quickly from there i had surgery at columbia/presbyterian in NYC, I had a brilliant surgeon who God Bless her helped me get through a brutal process. The tumor had grown out of my colon and into my bladder, she recruited a world recognized urologist for his part of the surgery.
It took 6 1/2 hours, the tumor was much bigger than anticipated (think 3+ lb melon and a nightmare to behold, i saw pictures) and cost me half my bladder and 6 inches of my colon, and required a huge incision in my gut, but they got it all! Two fantastic surgeons doing what they do at the highest level. the other great news in all lymph nodes are clear. Met with oncologist and the fact that the nodes are clear takes me from stage 4 to stage 2, leaning towards chemo because of shear enormity of the mass and the possibility of microscopic cells being lose to be on safe side.
Im 3 weeks into life's latest adventure and some are more fun than others, but I want to beg you all to get your colonoscopies, this can be found before it gets as advanced as my situation. I'm very optimistic about my future because technically from the surgery standpoint Im cured, chemo to be safe. I'm blessed at this point.
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Post by tbp on Jun 1, 2022 18:36:59 GMT -5
Best of luck to you now and in the future Jetswin. Mine is scheduled for July. God only knows what they might find in there.  |
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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on Jun 1, 2022 18:57:17 GMT -5
Damn Brother. I'm so happy to hear you are doing well.
Best news I've heard all day!
I had been wondering where you have been.
That's alot to have endured for sure.
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Post by Jets Things on Jun 1, 2022 20:13:04 GMT -5
Great news, bud. Glad you're on the mend and smart opting for chemo to not take any chances. Oh and fuck cancer.
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Post by bxjetfan on Jun 1, 2022 21:00:42 GMT -5
That sucks but I'm glad you're on the road to recovery.
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Post by 32Green on Jun 1, 2022 22:34:50 GMT -5
God bless, J. Been doing them since I was 45 (cancer in the family). Couple of polyps removed over that time that could have turned bad. Def. highly recommended, as well as a Dermotologist for skin cancer screenings.
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Post by shakin on Jun 1, 2022 23:11:17 GMT -5
i read this and immediately did a two hour self check. just to be thorough
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Post by shakin on Jun 1, 2022 23:16:06 GMT -5
ps be well jetswin, glad to hear it seems like a good outcome
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Post by Raoul Duke on Jun 2, 2022 3:31:12 GMT -5
Good to hear you're on the mend JW
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Post by tkasper01 on Jun 2, 2022 5:23:05 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are on the mend. I chose not to do radiation after my third surgery, at stage three. Big mistake. Went quickly to stage 4. Doing the chemo is smart. Will not be easy, but it is the smart thing to do. Radiation sucked from the first treatment. Cancer sucks, cancer treatments, suck even more.
Fuck cancer.
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Post by Trades on Jun 2, 2022 8:32:44 GMT -5
hey guys hope all is well. I haven't been feeling well for months and finally figured out what the problem is/was. Long story short, ive been running occasional low grade fevers since the fall, and being a relatively healthy guy would always get checked for covid and come back negative. Around early spring i found blood in my urine and was treated with antibiotics, which took care of the fevers. I did continue to have other symptoms though and after additional testing (ct scans, colonoscopy, blood tests, etc) they discovered a mass in my colon. Things moved quickly from there i had surgery at columbia/presbyterian in NYC, I had a brilliant surgeon who God Bless her helped me get through a brutal process. The tumor had grown out of my colon and into my bladder, she recruited a world recognized urologist for his part of the surgery. It took 6 1/2 hours, the tumor was much bigger than anticipated (think 3+ lb melon and a nightmare to behold, i saw pictures) and cost me half my bladder and 6 inches of my colon, and required a huge incision in my gut, but they got it all! Two fantastic surgeons doing what they do at the highest level. the other great news in all lymph nodes are clear. Met with oncologist and the fact that the nodes are clear takes me from stage 4 to stage 2, leaning towards chemo because of shear enormity of the mass and the possibility of microscopic cells being lose to be on safe side. Im 3 weeks into life's latest adventure and some are more fun than others, but I want to beg you all to get your colonoscopies, this can be found before it gets as advanced as my situation. I'm very optimistic about my future because technically from the surgery standpoint Im cured, chemo to be safe. I'm blessed at this point. So now you have a semicolon? Best of luck in recovery. Glad they caught it and were able to get it all. Had my first colonoscopy a few years ago and the doctor said, a little to happily, "You have a beautiful colon". Still not sure how to take that. |
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Post by 2foolish on Jun 2, 2022 9:40:26 GMT -5
great to hear ur on the mend...
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Post by 32Green on Jun 2, 2022 12:19:08 GMT -5
ps be well jetswin, glad to hear it seems like a good outcome Just so you know, this doesnt make up for your diddling your own ass joke in this serious thread. Come in |
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Post by Big L on Jun 2, 2022 14:15:53 GMT -5
Glad to hear you’re OK. Stay well.
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Post by bxjetfan on Jun 2, 2022 14:26:39 GMT -5
hey guys hope all is well. I haven't been feeling well for months and finally figured out what the problem is/was. Long story short, ive been running occasional low grade fevers since the fall, and being a relatively healthy guy would always get checked for covid and come back negative. Around early spring i found blood in my urine and was treated with antibiotics, which took care of the fevers. I did continue to have other symptoms though and after additional testing (ct scans, colonoscopy, blood tests, etc) they discovered a mass in my colon. Things moved quickly from there i had surgery at columbia/presbyterian in NYC, I had a brilliant surgeon who God Bless her helped me get through a brutal process. The tumor had grown out of my colon and into my bladder, she recruited a world recognized urologist for his part of the surgery. It took 6 1/2 hours, the tumor was much bigger than anticipated (think 3+ lb melon and a nightmare to behold, i saw pictures) and cost me half my bladder and 6 inches of my colon, and required a huge incision in my gut, but they got it all! Two fantastic surgeons doing what they do at the highest level. the other great news in all lymph nodes are clear. Met with oncologist and the fact that the nodes are clear takes me from stage 4 to stage 2, leaning towards chemo because of shear enormity of the mass and the possibility of microscopic cells being lose to be on safe side. Im 3 weeks into life's latest adventure and some are more fun than others, but I want to beg you all to get your colonoscopies, this can be found before it gets as advanced as my situation. I'm very optimistic about my future because technically from the surgery standpoint Im cured, chemo to be safe. I'm blessed at this point. So now you have a semicolon? Best of luck in recovery. Glad they caught it and were able to get it all. Had my first colonoscopy a few years ago and the doctor said, a little to happily, "You have a beautiful colon". Still not sure how to take that. Pics or GT.......err. nevermind. |
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